Bach 16 vs Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6
The Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 16 features a deeper cup, the Bach 16 has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 16
• French Horn
Cup depthVery deep
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6
• French Horn
CatalogCup depthDeep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Depth
The Bach 16 has a very deep cup while the Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6 has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.